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Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from low-risk countries from Oct. 24 will no longer have to take expensive COVID-19 tests, the British government said on Thursday. Last month the government simplified the rules for international travel to England in a boost to the tourism industry, which has blamed the …

Amnesty International called on the Premier League on Thursday to focus on human rights issues and “sportswashing” as Newcastle United’s proposed sale to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) inched closer. The PIF – chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – wants to buy …

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum ordered the phones of his ex-wife and her lawyers to be hacked as part of a “sustained campaign of intimidation and threat” during the custody battle over their children, England’s High Court has ruled. Mohammed used the sophisticated “Pegasus” software, developed by Israeli …

France has said it could cut power to the British Crown dependencies in the English Channel to “pressure” London in a dispute over fishing licenses for French boats. Under the 2020 UK-EU trade deal, French boats are allowed to continue catching fish in British waters if they obtain a license. …

The British government has extended an emergency visa program for truck drivers as fuel shortages showed few signs of abating Saturday, particularly in London and the southeast of England. In an announcement late Friday, the Conservative government said temporary visas for nearly 5,000 foreign truck drivers it hopes to recruit …

Loud bangs and bright flashes have been witnessed after a knife attacker forced staff at a petrol station in Bristol to hide inside a safe room. Police say a man has been detained. Around half a dozen loud ‘bangs’ could be heard from inside the petrol station, before a man …

Two small children were among the dozens of migrants rescued from the English Channel on Tuesday after a summer that has seen record numbers attempt the dangerous journey from France. This year, hundreds of boats carrying migrants have attempted the dangerous crossing from France to England, often in small, inflatable …

The famous “Changing the Guard” ceremony at Queen Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace in London returned on Monday after an 18-month absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. The colorful ceremony sees The Queen’s Guard handing over responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace to the New Guard, usually involving soldiers …

G7 leaders will discuss the crisis in Afghanistan on Tuesday in a virtual summit, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday, a week after the Taliban retook power. “It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people …

British police investigating the online racial abuse of England players following the team’s Euro 2020 soccer final loss against Italy say they have made 11 arrests. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka were victims of abuse after they missed penalties in the shootout defeat at Wembley on July 11. …

France said on Thursday it failed to understand why it was exempt from a new rule allowing fully-vaccinated European Union citizens to enter England without having to quarantine. From next week, travelers fully jabbed with a vaccine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration or the European Medicines Agency …

England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and the United States to arrive without quarantine from next week, the transport minister said on Wednesday, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies. Britain’s travel industry has heavily criticized the government for being too slow …

Officials have already issued five flood warnings across southern England and 19 flood alerts, including parts of Wales. A major incident has been declared at two London hospitals, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham Hospital, as officials urged people to seek care at other health facilities after the region was hit …

The English city of Liverpool was removed from UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites on Wednesday because new buildings undermined the attractiveness of its Victorian docks, making it only the third site to be removed from the prestigious list. Liverpool was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nation’s …

European football’s governing body launches probe into events including supporters at London’s Wembley Stadium The UEFA launched a disciplinary investigation against the English Football Association (the FA) on Tuesday following incidents at the EURO 2020 final. Disciplinary proceedings were opened after the EURO 2020 final game between Italy vs. England …

German officials said on Tuesday coronavirus measures should be maintained until more of the population has been vaccinated, and one called England’s plan to lift most restrictions despite the spread of the Delta variant “a highly risky experiment”. England will become from July 19 the first part of the United …

English FA, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and national team slam online racism targeting Black players. England’s Football Association and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have condemned the online racist abuse of players following the team’s penalty shoot-out loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. On Sunday the sides drew …

England’s wait for a major title goes on as Italy fought back to beat them on penalties in the Euro 2020 final after the scores had finished 1-1 following extra time at Wembley. Aiming for football to finally ‘come home after a 55-year absence since lifting the World Cup in …

Well wishes are pouring out for England and Italy ahead of their clash on Sunday evening for the EURO 2020 title. The match will kick off at 21:00 CET at Wembley Stadium in front of 60,000 fans —the vast majority there to support the Three Lions although a dedicated crowd …

UEFA said it was also investigating England over fans’ lighting of fireworks and disrupting the Denmark national anthem. European football’s governing body UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England over a laser pen shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during the deciding moment of their Euro 2020 semi-final. Television footage …